My wife works at a cosmetology school that got bought out by a larger company last year. Her position and responsibilities have changed and evolved since then as the local college is now under a larger corporate umbrella. Recently, she was sent a “Change of Status Offer Letter – Position” which formerly outlined her new responsibilities and roles within the school. The letter also reported her hourly rate as being higher than it is now. Great! An overdue and well deserved raise! She initialed and signed the letter.
Now her boss (bosses boss?) is trying to say it was an error and her wages were mistakenly reported incorrectly. They gave her a new letter, she refused to sign. They are still paying her the previous rate as of her last paycheck.
What can she do? Does she have a leg to stand on? Where can we get practical assistance? The employment with her company is “at-will” and “the company may terminate your employment at any time and for any reason or for no reason at all”. She doesn't want to quit her job but feels cheated. Is there a way to try and get the company to honor their original letter without risking termination?